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GR a PE GRO WI n G Included materials "Effective Vineyard Spraying" comes with a CD containing lectures about nozzle selection and calibration to accompany the chapters about these topics, as well as important checklists for canopy and herbicide sprayers, instructions for build- ing a device to measure spray distribu- tion output from airblast sprayers called the Cornell Patternator and spray work- sheets. During the next few paragraphs I will discuss what I thought were some of the highlights of the book. Landers begins by saying: "Accurate application through practical innovation is the basis for 'Effective Vineyard Spray- ing.'" He states that the grower should ap- ply a healthy mix of common sense with technology to achieve the best results. I have had several opportunities to attend Landers' presentations to grower groups. These presentations really resonate with growers due to Landers' ability to combine common sense with technology. The book accomplishes this goal as well. He continues by saying, "Attention to detail will ensure that products are ap- plied effectively, efficiently and with due attention to the environment." He calls this the "three Es" of successful spray- na VIG a TIO n Optimizing the material applied while minimizing drift is at the heart of vineyard spraying. ing. I have long thought that sustainable winegrowing is about attention to detail, and it is clear from this book that effec- tive spraying is no exception. Landers emphasizes that as the heart of effective spraying, the target needs to be clearly defined, and the sprayer must be adjusted to provide maximum coverage, optimizing the amount of ma- terial applied and minimizing drift. He states that drift has become the No. 1 is- sue with spraying and devotes an entire chapter to it. A successful spray is accomplished with the "four Cs": applying the correct prod- uct to the correct target at the correct time with the correct machine. Although the correct machine is critical to a suc- cessful spray, the author points out that like most aspects of agricultural produc- tion, successful spraying depends on good labor and good management. A moti- vated, well-trained operator ensures that a spray will be successful. Even though spray technology continues to advance, the need for good training continues. Sell to More Wineries • Improve marketing • Identify new clients • Increase sales (866) 453-9701 winesandvines.com/oms Wines & Vines MARCH 2011 31 ANDREW LANDERS